Sharing Jesus

I had an unusual opportunity to share Jesus the other day. The kids and I went to a local store to see about a new dress for me. (I know -- what a treat!) Believe it or not, I found 2 that I liked - along with a pair of capris and a shirt.

Well, when we went to check out, the man at the register hung my items on a hook by the cash register. Unknown to us, when he bagged the items, he mistakenly bagged 2 additional capri pants that had been left on the hook. We didn't realize his mistake until we got home and unpacked the bag.

So, I had to take the 2 other pants back to the store. The decision to take these pants back was a no-brainer. They weren't mine to keep. I knew the store would want them back. I knew it was the right thing to do. I did, however, wonder if they would believe my story.

So, a few days later, I loaded the kids into the car and returned to the store, pants in hand. Was it convenient for me? No! I really didn't have the time to go to the outlet mall again. Remember, I was in the middle of a move. But, it was the right thing to do. When I explained to the man (luckily the same one) what had happened, you would have thought that I had slapped him. He was genuinely shocked that I returned with the pants. When I explained that it was the right thing to do and that they weren't mine to have, he just commented that most people wouldn't be so honest. I guess he's right. So, I got the opportunity to tell him that as a follower of Christ, I believe that I have to "do the right thing" at all times.

He wanted to give me something for my kindness (like a coupon/gift card), but I refused. I don't need a reward for doing the right thing. My reward was getting to share Christ, knowing that I was obedient even in the smallest thing.